Darcy Lee, the program's director, says the Samaritan Hotline received more than 33,000 calls last year, and is on line to receive 40,000 calls in 2024.
Carl Alves of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction says the opioid problem has gotten worse but there are more opportunities for treatment available.
The Our Bodies Our Lives Coalition is focused on a number of reproductive health issues, including abortion services, transgender health and maternal care.
Tournaments in lawn bowling and croquet were held at New Bedford's Hazelwood Park this year, and officials raved about greens, calling them 'world class.'
A Posture Workshop on Saturday, September 23 at Sangha New Bedford will benefit Our Sisters' School, a private school for middle-school aged girls in the city.
The Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Foundation is committed to promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and and providing resources for those who need help.